…popped up. In the 20-second clip that went viral the next day, a woman in a deep blue native outfit and gold chain sat in what appeared to be a beauty parlour, with a large banner bearing her photo in the foreground. The woman, later identified by Saturday PUNCH as Divine Adedayo, the founder of a spa in Orile Agege, L…

…advisors from Britain, France and Germany have been invited, along with representatives of NATO and the European Union. European officials have expressed concern over high energy costs and the wider economic consequences of the conflict, according to the US sources. Zelensky’s chief of staff Kyrylo Budanov and intellig…

…and set ablaze houses at the herders’ settlement.” The police spokesman said operatives from the Ningi Division responded promptly to the incident, restored normalcy and evacuated the injured to the General Hospital, Ningi, for medical attention. He, however, said one of the injured farmers later died while receiving t…

…countries and unauthorised supply channels.“These interceptions after the effective date of the ban indicate that the challenge extends beyond residual stocks to illegal importation, unauthorised local production and distribution,” she saiid.Adeyeye disclosed that the phase-out periods for pesticides containing paraqua…

…relief from the persistent rise in transportation and living costs. The initiative has also drawn reactions from opposition figures, who have questioned its timing and sustainability, arguing that a short-term price reduction may not address the underlying challenges in the downstream petroleum sector. We don’t have en…

…I did not think of them as kids or children. I think of them for what they are, (expletive) demonic hood rats," he added. Surveillance video captured the attack, which happened July 7 just before 4 a.m. Tokumbo walked up to the store's door, not realizing it was closed, when he said one suspect approached him with a se…

…Section 220 of the Criminal Procedure Act. In her admissions, De Villiers stated her motive was to spare herself and the children from further suffering. During her viva voce evidence (verbal testimony) in November 2025, she testified that it "did not feel like herself" and that "something switched off", adding that sh…

…and also continue to impact and learn more," Dr Arogundade added.Olubadan Hails InitiativeBefore the ceremony, Dr Arogundade led a delegation to the palace of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, who welcomed the scheme and praised its grassroots approach. "It's a very good initiative, and we are very proud…

…distinction: Apostle Osayi has dominated online conversations for three consecutive weeks without a single allegation of sexual misconduct or financial impropriety surfacing. For Pastor Esiri, that fact alone is grounds for gratitude rather than grief within the church community.His video has since generated significan…

…Friday, shortly after a closed-door meeting with Area Council Chairmen and security operatives. The strike, which commenced on Wednesday, October 7, followed the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued by the NLC to the FCT Administration over unresolved disputes concerning teachers’ promotions and welfare. The unio…

…by security personnel in a gunfightThe abductors contacted the families of the three captives and demanded a ransom of N120 million for their releasePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over four years of experience covering security issues and…

…network.Public transport operators are expected to receive priority under the initiative, while NNPC plans to forgo its retail profit margin to reduce pump prices for customers.The measures are intended to cushion households, businesses and transport operators against the impact of rising fuel costs.

Social media activist VeryDarkMan shared a video showing a ₦50 million murals featuring Burna Boy, children and team members at a Rivers State communityThe artwork was created ahead of the commissioning of a school and clinic in Burna Boy's hometown, with the project valued at ₦250 millionNigerians took to social m…

…the killing and called it deeply troubling. He said the fact that a security operative sent to protect communities was himself targeted raised serious questions about the safety of ordinary residents in those areas."The killing of a security operative raised serious concerns about the safety of civilians in the affecte…

…households, small businesses, farms, hospitals and other establishments seeking alternatives to expensive petrol and diesel generators. For many businesses, solar systems also help reduce exposure to fuel price fluctuations and disruptions in grid electricity supply. The potential savings are significant. A 420-watt so…

…was suspended this morning," District Attorney Ryan said. Officials did not reveal a motive behind the killing, but said Ryan Hanafin had no known mental health issues. Massachusetts police tipped the Vermont State Police Thursday afternoon to look out for Ryan Hanafin in the area roughly 170 miles northwest of Reading…

…about road barricades and bonfires within the community.Diri directed security operatives to restore order and urged residents to remain law-abiding, assuring them that the government would take measures to protect lives and property. The unrest reportedly followed a protest by youths over the lack of electricity, good…

…on a bathroom counter and went to sleep, but in the morning they were gone. A detective reviewing Booby Trap surveillance footage identified Hood from a previous arrest, while her fingerprints were also discovered at the Airbnb. Weeks later, Hood was back at the Booby Trap and went home with another man, who woke up th…

…been called to Dingwall's residence 11 times for various medical calls and suspicious activities. A neighbor reported hearing two gunshots at approximately 12:20 a.m.-roughly twelve hours before Piccolo discovered the scene-and noted that doorbell camera footage captured Dingwall pacing outside the residence with a fla…

…Parti Québécois secured about 28 per cent of the popular vote but fell short of a legislative majority.Daniel Béland, a political science professor at McGill University, said the result did not constitute a mandate for independence. He said support for separation remained at about 30 per cent and that the election refl…

…to service could earn national recognition. On behalf of the association’s national executive and members, its National President, Hon. Fasiu Bakenne, congratulated Adebayo, the school’s management and staff, and the Ogun State Teaching Service Commission. The statement was signed by the association’s National Public R…

…interrogation indicated that the suspect allegedly participated in terrorist activities, including recording a video of a female kidnap victim who was allegedly sexually assaulted by terrorists to facilitate a ransom demand. “During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly admitted to involvement in terrorist…

…brought together entrepreneurs, investors, government officials, diplomatic representatives and other stakeholders to explore opportunities for investment, technology development and international collaboration. Speaking at the event, the Director-General of NBTI said innovation, entrepreneurship and technology commerc…

…exchange market on Thursday, October 8, 2026, despite a sharp increase in trading activity.Data from the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) showed that the dollar traded at N1,332.10, compared with N1,331.77 recorded on Wednesday.Naira falls against the dollar as official FX turnover rises sharply to $…

…the expansion required additional specialised capabilities to sustain operational effectiveness and extend security coverage across the country.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google He said the new battalion would strengthen field formations’ capacity to respond to evolving threats, including the use of…